PEN CTA: Beyond the Pitch - Connection to Commerce

PEN CTA: Beyond the Pitch - Connection to Commerce

• ​Date: Friday, October 17, 2025

• ​Time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

• ​Venue: Cure, 345 Park Ave S, New York

RSVP HERE

PEN CTA is an exclusive, invitation-only event designed to forge real business opportunities between 30+ innovative Korean startups and key leaders within the U.S. ecosystem. Our 2025 event features a dynamic, dual-track format: while our main stage hosts high-level panel discussions and rapid-fire pitches, pre-arranged, private 1-on-1 meetings will take place concurrently in a dedicated networking zone. This is where connections become commerce.

​🎯 Program Objectives

• ​🤝 High-Value Connections: Direct access to a curated group of founders, investors, and corporate decision-makers.

• ​💡 Actionable Insights: Learn from global leaders during our expert panel sessions on U.S. market entry and AI.

• ​📈 Deal Sourcing & Partnerships: Discover your next investment or strategic partner from a vetted delegation of 30+ Korean tech startups.

• ​🌐 Ecosystem Bridge: Serve as the central hub for fostering collaboration between the U.S. and APAC startup ecosystems.

​⏰ Detailed Program

• ​1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Guest Arrival, RSVP Check-in & Welcome Networking

• ​2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Opening Remarks & U.S. Corporate/EDO Pitches

• ​2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Panel Session 1: The First 12 Months: Common Pitfalls and Keys to Success for Foreign Founders

• ​3:00 PM - 3:45 PM: Innovation Showcase: Korean Startup Pitches (Part 1)

• ​3:45 PM - 4:15 PM: Panel Session 2: How Global Capital Shapes Innovation Across Borders

• ​4:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Innovation Showcase: Korean Startup Pitches (Part 2)

• ​5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Strategic Networking Reception